Summary

Designates the week beginning October 19, 2025 as Coal Week and formally recognizes the coal industry’s historical role in U.S. energy, contributions to the economy and military readiness, and reported annual reductions in coal plant emissions. The resolution is a nonbinding, ceremonial statement praising coal and congratulating progress on emissions reductions, without creating new programs, funding, or regulatory changes.

Key Points

• Designates the week beginning October 19, 2025 as Coal Week.
• Formally praises coal industry workers and coal’s historical role in U.S. energy development.
• Highlights coal’s share of electricity generation domestically and globally and cites emission reductions from coal plants.
• Recognizes claimed benefits to air quality, public health, and the national economy tied to emissions reductions.
• Acknowledges coal’s role in supporting military readiness and energy security.
• Is a nonbinding, ceremonial resolution that does not authorize spending or change law.
• Congratulates annual progress in reducing emissions from coal-fired generation.
• Contains no regulatory or compliance requirements for federal, state, or private actors.

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